Metallurgical​/Chemical Engineer II

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Metallurgical/Chemical Engineer II to join our team in Tucson, AZ.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Provides intermediate-level engineering support focused on design, optimization, technical studies and project delivery for metallurgical processes and/or chemical plants. This role applies established engineering principles to analyze, design, and optimize processes related to extraction, refining and production while supporting project teams, operations, and clients.

Leadership and Direction

• Works under general supervision, demonstrating growing technical independence and decision-making capability.
• Contributes to multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating with process, mechanical, environmental, and project management staff.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives and promotes adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Applies metallurgical and chemical engineering principles to support design, analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization of processes.
• Assists in evaluating process performance, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
• Supports development of technical reports, feasibility studies, and process documentation.
• Participate in client interactions, supporting technical discussions and delivering solutions aligned with project goals.
• Ensures compliance with applicable environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Contributes to innovation efforts, including new technologies, process improvements, and sustainability initiatives.

Do the Work

• Performs process calculations, mass and energy balances, and material characterizations.
• Develops and evaluates process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specifications.
• Supports metallurgical testing, chemical analysis, and interpretation of laboratory and pilot-scale data.
• Assists in troubleshooting plant processes, including refining, extraction, separation, corrosion, and materials failure analysis.
• Conducts data analysis to support process optimization, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Prepares technical memoranda, engineering reports, and design documentation.
• Collaborates with field teams and may support site visits, commissioning, or operational assessments

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to clients and other team members.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Effective working relationships with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Accuracy and quality of engineering analyses, calculations, and deliverables.
• Ability to independently apply engineering fundamentals to solve moderately complex problems.
• Effectiveness in identifying process improvements and supporting operational efficiency.
• Adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Progression toward advanced technical expertise and professional licensure (if applicable).

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing, or Chemical Engineering.
• Three or more (3+) years of relevant engineering experience in metallurgical processing, chemical manufacturing, materials engineering, or related industries.
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